The doctrine which states that the use of water belongs to the landowner who uses the water first is known as:
A) perpetuity.
B) riparian rights.
C) the natural flow of water doctrine.
D) appropriation.

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The doctrine of appropriation, often referred to as "prior appropriation," grants water rights to the first person to use the water for a beneficial purpose, regardless of land ownership.

The Doctrine Which States That the Use of Water Belongs